Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix & Cocoa Spiced Latte

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups skim milk powder

1/2 cup Sucanat

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 Tbsp. peppermint tea leaves, crumbled

1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or greater), chopped

Cinnamon sticks, for garnish, optional

* Stir together skim milke powder, sucanat, cocoa powder, tea leaves and dark chocolate.

Spoon into an airtight container, seal and store at room temperature for up to 1 month. *

To Brew: Stir 1/4cup hot chocolate mix into 1 cup very hot skim milk until mix is dissolved and well blended. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Nutrients (per 1/4 cup mix) Calories 170, Total Fat 5g, Sat. Fat 3.5g, Carbs 28g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 20g, Protein 7g, Sodium 380g

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Cocoa Spiced Latte

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups low-fat milk

2 1/2 Tbsp. unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/4 scant tsp ground cardamom

3 cups strong brewed coffee (24oz.)

CE-approved sweetener, such as stevia (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine milke, cocoa, vanilla and cardamom and place on medium-high.

(Keep a close eye on milke to avoid scorching and whisk frequently until steam begins to form, 5-10 minutes).

2. Reduce heat to medium-low and whish constantly until cocoa is dissolved and milk is hot and frothy; avoid boiling.

3. Fill six mugs halfway with coffe (about 1/2 cup each). Add about 1/2 cup hot milk mixture to each mug and serve with sweetener, as desired.

Nutrition (per 8oz. serving): Calories 65, Total Fat 2g, Sat.Fat 1g, Carbs 8g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 6g, Protein 5g, Sodum 68g,

source: "The Best of Clean EAting 2" Cookbook, pg. 261